Canada - Instruments - Coolant Temperature Gauge Inaccurate

Bulletin
1012

Issue Date
2001-10-31

Reference
BE-01-014

Model
Tundra

Year Range
2000, 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BE

Subject:
TEMPERATURE GAUGE INACCURATE

Some 2000-2001 model year Tundra vehicles may experience a condition in which the engine coolant temperature gauge displays an abnormally high reading during normal engine operating temperatures. To address this condition, an updated Temperature Gauge has been made available.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
2000-2001 model year Tundra vehicles, built prior to VIN below.





PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:





PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

IMPORTANT:
Verify that the engine is operating at a normal temperature with the Scan Tool before replacing the gauge.

1. Remove the four bolts securing the combination meter assembly.
2. Replace the Temperature Gauge.
3. Reassemble the combination meter.





REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.